I thought of the man who spoke to me about fighting metastatic prostate cancer. He felt not enough was being done. I sensed urgency in his voice. But though I heard fight in his voice, I also heard desperation — the fear of not knowing about tomorrow.

Well, none of us are guaranteed tomorrow. So it’s the quality of our days that counts.

Despite prostate cancer’s prevalence – affecting 1 in 7 American men — I didn’t know anyone battling the disease before my diagnosis. I had no emotional connection to it and didn’t understand the pain and suffering one personally experiences as a patient, caregiver, family member or friend.

I encourage you to become connected via the testimonials below of those whose loved ones face prostate cancer. These advocates also have signed our petition to light the White House blue one night during September’s National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, just as it’s already lighted pink one night for October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

My hope is that by reading these powerful testimonials you will be moved to join us by signing and sharing the petition.

U.S. Rep. Scott Peters of San Diego supports lighting the White House blue one night during September’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. In this photo he holds a #SignforDAD sign. Similar photos have …

This October, for the seventh straight year, the White House will be lighted pink one night to support women’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But a corresponding men’s cause is not getting recognized. …